Compensation Analyst

Americold, the largest provider of temperature controlled distribution services in the US is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our team at the Corporate office in Atlanta, GA (Perimeter/Sandy Springs area).

Primary Responsibility:

The Compensation Analyst plays a key role by providing analysis, evaluation and recommendations to the HR team and various business leaders to align compensation programs with business objectives.

Essential Functions:

Collaborates with the Compensation Director on a variety of projects that include compensation program design, analysis and implementation of new programs

Administers base pay and incentive programs to support business needs and objectives

Assist in the development and execution of compensation processes and procedures to streamline initiatives including annual reviews, job evaluations, annual merit cycle, FLSA and compliance

Works closely with the HRIS systems team to ensure consistency and accuracy with compensation programs and data in the HRIS system; ensures system meets compensation needs for salary grades, step progressions, Collective Bargaining Agreement wage scales, STI and any other programs

Assists in the preparation of compensation analyses and presentations for the Board, Senior Management, Business Leaders and HR partners

Participates in compensation surveys; conducts research and provides benchmarking on pay and programs for competitiveness

Develops and documents all procedures related to compensation programs and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements

Assists in education of managers and HR partners on compensation strategy, policies and practices

Assist HR team with compensation related issues

Serve as key point of contact for employee inquiries and external program vendors

Other projects and duties as required

Some travel may be required

Required Experience:

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience required

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions

Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending

Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work

Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks

Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings

Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes

Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management